The British Booksellers

Well this was a 3 star book for me. It is a dual time story set in Coventry, England in 1910, WWI era, and 1940, WWII era. It was a little hard to follow, but eventually I was able to understand the plot as I turned the pages. It was more of a romance than I liked, but it was interesting, and one of those curl up by the fires with a cup of tea read that is good for A rainy day. Nothing exciting, but a good story between two booksellers who loved, but lost each other due to the circumstances of the times, but love never dies, and gets another chance In this story. So I would recommend it, and I did learn about things England went thru in both wars, including using women in farming roles, land girls, and the high cost of war on communities and the men who fought to keep freedom alive, and the women who stayed behind and kept the home fires burning...but nothing that really took my breath away, but I did like it! So 3 out of 5 for me!!

It's been a while since I've read a Kristy Cambron book. I've almost forgotten how satisfying her stories are. The newest offering from this masterful author once again proves why she's a favorite in the historical fiction world. Set in Coventry, England during the early days of WWII, the history of the blitz of this area is seamlessly woven into a tale of regret, misunderstanding, bravery, sacrifice, and redemption between star-crossed lovers. The flashbacks to what happened between Amos and Charlotte during the years of WWI flow beautifully into how they work together during WWII preparing for an inevitable blitz of their beloved city. I loved Amos and his loyal, tender heart beneath his gruffness. He was so real - complete with scars, hurts, secrets, and shame. Charlotte and her strong, steady spirit was admirable. I liked Charlotte's daughter Eden and her independent attitude and outlook. And Jacob, the American solicitor, rounded out the fabulous main character set and added a heaping dash of charm, fun, and intrigue. It's a beautifully written historical fiction that probes at the meaning of community, humanity amidst war, forgiveness, and sacrificial love. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Thomas Nelson via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.